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SR 336

MEMORIAL-SGT. HOLLIS WELLER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Rachel Ventura

Ceremonial Senate resolution commends the Junior League of DeKalb County for leadership and service, and memorializes Joliet Sgt. Hollis Weller, offering condolences to his family.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 336

Summary — SR 336 (Resolution Adopted)

Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: March 25, 2025
Final actions: Read & Adopted March 27, 2025; Filed with Secretary May 21, 2025; Resolution Adopted May 22, 2025
Classification: Ceremonial resolution (non-binding)

Main purpose

SR 336 is a ceremonial Senate resolution that (1) congratulates and commends the Junior League of DeKalb County for its community service and leadership development work, and (2) memorializes Sergeant Hollis Weller of the Joliet Police Department, mourning his death and extending condolences to his family. The text as recorded includes separate commendation and memorial components.

Key provisions and language

  • Commendation of the Junior League of DeKalb County:

    • Notes the League was founded in 1934 and describes its mission to advance women's leadership through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
    • Highlights recent activities: delivery of Period Packs to local high schools, hosting workshops to train and equip women, and focus areas including health equity, advocacy, leadership, and professional development.
    • Commends the League’s decades of service and directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be made available for distribution to the organization.

  • Memorial for Sergeant Hollis Weller:

    • States Sgt. Weller died May 17, 2025.
    • Notes his 20-year service with the Joliet Police Department (joined May 2, 2005), promotion to sergeant in July 2020, and recent assignment to the Traffic Unit.
    • Records his recognition, including an Award for Heroism in 2015, and that he is survived by his wife and three children.
    • Expresses the Senate’s mourning and extends sincere condolences; directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to his family.

Who is affected / recognized

  • Junior League of DeKalb County — receives formal congratulations and statewide recognition for community work.
  • Family, colleagues, and community of Sergeant Hollis Weller — receive the Senate’s official expression of sympathy and recognition of his public service.
  • The resolution is ceremonial and does not create legal obligations or appropriations.

Sponsors and procedural notes

  • Primary sponsors listed: Sally Harrell; Kim Jackson; Randal Mangham; Emanuel Jones; Elena Parent; Tonya Anderson; Gail Davenport; Rachel Ventura (among others).
  • Legislative actions include readings, enrollment, and recording of votes in the Journal. The resolution was placed on and adopted from the Resolutions Consent Calendar.
  • Note: The text in the enrolled version appears to incorporate commendatory language for a Georgia-based organization and a memorial adopted by the Illinois Senate; the resolution, as adopted, functions as a ceremonial expression of recognition and sympathy.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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